Wage and hour laws are set at both the state and the federal level, governed by legal standards like the Minimum Fair Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. For instance, there is a federal minimum wage that must be met in most cases. The state minimum wage can be...
Employment Law
How do you protect your company from a disgruntled ex-employee?
Firing an employee isn't usually an easy or pleasant task. You're probably careful to document everything because you understand the risks that your company can face from a lawsuit if the employee decides that you fired him or her because of discrimination and not due...
What is at-will employment?
Like most states, Ohio is an at-will employment state. What does this mean for the relationship between employees and employers, and how does it define their rights? Essentially, it does away with any risk of a breach of contract because you don't need employment...
The importance of workplace safety training
One of the most important aspects of running a company is offering workplace safety training to employees. Your employees are integral to the success of your business, which is why you must ensure their safety at all times. Even if your company does not perform...
Hugging is not always appropriate in the workplace
Hugging is a universal embrace that is quickly becoming just as popular as shaking hands. For some, hugging is the only way they greet someone, even those they might not know well. For others, hugging is an uncomfortable situation that some never want to be a part of,...
Employers have legal interests to protect too
It is common to see stories about cases where an employee is no longer with a company because he or she was discriminated against, or sexually harassed, or retaliated against in some form. These are unfortunate stories, and it would be great if these things never...
Employers: Avoid litigation with arbitration clauses
Running a business is an incredibly complex responsibility. Employers have to balance the priorities of the company, the rights of the workers and their financial resources on a regular basis, and sometimes, disagreements arise. This not surprising, considering all...
Now that I’m pregnant, am I going to lose my job?
While you may be delightedly anticipating the birth of your child, you may also have concerns about how your employer will react to the news of your pregnancy. You may have worked for years to earn the position you now hold and dread the thought of your boss demoting...
Reasonableness the key to non-compete agreements
As a business in Cincinnati, in Ohio or really anywhere across the United States, it is imperative that you protect your interests and put forth legal restrictions on your employees to ensure that trade secrets or other vital pieces of information are protected. In...
Employee lawsuits can tarnish a company’s reputation
There are many legal threats that a company faces. They can be the target of intellectual property litigation, may it be a legitimate claim or a claim made by a "patent troll." They can accused of product liability by consumers for a defective product or an improperly...